With Grandma Bert 1959 at the farm

Alberta Barlow, Gene Vanatter, Tracy Vanatter, Kathleen Barlow, Scott Vanatter and Gina Vanatter in front. The original house is in the background I think.

Alberta and Tru Barlow with Vanatter Kids

My guess is that this is August 1971. I was in a wedding that month and I remember I was getting my hair done in a shop by the Von's market the day that they arrived and I was antsy to get home to see them. I loved those brow hip hugger "cords" I was wearing. I loved brown back then. I wore it alot! As usual this was a few minutes before they left to drive home. Scott when did you buy your 55 Nomad. I think this was taken the same day as the one of you and Dad and grandpa filing up a water jug for them to take with them. Your car was in that photo. I think. but it is almost 2:45 a.m. so I am getting sleepy.

Mom and Dad Grandmas with Kathleen

Okay. Carrie says that in the photo below in the back yard that she remembers Grandma coming back after this 1980 photo. What say you Becky, Scott, and Tracy? I know I have pictures of us in the front room when Sydney was a little older. I know Bruce Miller took it and I didn't meet him until after April 1981 when I went to Arcadia Presbyterian Singles group. So Carrie I think you are right. I think that could be the time you remember. She was sitting in the chair in the front room and we were standing behind her. I am in Kansas so I can't go in and find the slides or proof sheet that I am talking about. It is a cute picture and I am sure Bruce took it. Your grandama just woke up because the train was whistling in the distance. She says she can't remember if that was the last time she came out or not. I remember most everything because of photos. It is 2:00 a.m. here. It is relaxing to have the energy to do photo things into the night. So in conclusion. Yes. I think Grandma did come back one more time. Possibly Christmas 1981.

So how cute is this photo at Mom and Dad's wedding at the Christian Church in Fort Scott? Uncle Charlie took the picture. Repeat. Grandma Bert (Alberta Barlow) Mom, Dad, Grandma Mary (Mary Labrucherie) and Aunt Kathleen (Kathleen Barolow) later Smith.